It is our pleasure to present you this winter’s program of events and activities we have planned for you and hope it will be to your liking. However it is thanks to you – dear guests – that the atmosphere at the legendary and elegant Gstaad Palace has always been so lively and cosmopolitan.
January 23 - January 31, 2010 - 32nd International Hot-air Balloon Week
Every January Château-d’Oex accomodates the International Balloon Fiesta. With his exeptionnel microclimat, the mondialcapital of the balloon in the alpine area will accomodate 80 ballons and 10 special shapes coming from 20 different countries.
January 29 - February 6, 2010 - Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad
The 9th edition of Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad gathers famous masters and rising stars of the classical music scene. Enjoy internationally acclaimed artists like Camerata Bern, Sabine Meyer, Sinfonia Varsovia, Julian Rachlin, Mischa Maisky and Itamar Golan in the Saanen Church. In the afternoon discover heavenly gifted young violonists like Adam Krzeszowiec, Lionel Cottet, Sébastian van Kuijk and Nicolas Altstaedt in the Chapel of Gstaad.
February 28, 2010 - 1st Palace Poker Tournament
Enjoy a great Poker evening at the Salle Baccarat with the first Poker Tournament in Gstaad. The event will be in co-operation with the Casino Baden.
Enjoy a journey with our master chefs from India which take you on a culinary voyage spanning the length of India. Representing the north are succulent kebabs and fragrant biryanis while the southern cuisines are spoken for by some delectable curries.
March 13, 2010 - Boërl & Kroff Snow Golf Cup
Experience the first „Boërl & Kroff Snow Golf Cup“ in Gstaad. Enjoy the fantastic view from the mount Wispile, compete with other golf players on unfamiliar white ground and celebrate afterwards at the gala event in the Gstaad Palace.
Sommerprogramm 2009
Whether you would like to visit some of our summer events or try one of our
plenty activities, the Gstaad Palace will offer you again a great summer full of events.
Roy Emerson Tennis Weeks
Enjoy a week with the most successful player in the history of tennis!
June 19 - 25, 2010 July 17 - 23, 2010
June 27 - July 3, 2010 August 29 - September 4, 2010
July 11 - 17, 2010 September 05 - 11, 2010
June 25 - 27, 2010 - 40. Weekend of Veterans
Organized by the Old-timer Club Gstaad Saanenland and the Gstaad Palace for over 30 years this Oltimer Rallye attracts car enthusiasts from Switzerland and neighboring countries. Vehicles from 1970 and earlier are welcome.
For more information please contact Mrs. Barbara Branco-Schiess at +41 33 748 50 00 or visit www.gstaadrallye.ch.
July 5 - 11, 2010 - Swatch FIVB Beach Volley World Tour
Gstaad will celebrate again the biggest Beach-Volleyball event 2010 in Switzerland. A versatile program will be presented to our guests at the Side Events of the SWATCH FIVB Beach Volley World Tour - 1to1 energy Grand Slam!
July 10 - 19, 2010 - Davidoff Saveurs
Gstaad is about to be the Mekka for the wallowers - those who live their life not only with the head but also want to enjoy it. Davidoff Saveur is the festival of culinary highlights, fine wine cellars, and exquisite cigars. A tryst of the originals and origins prepared and produced on a very high level while presented in a stylish environment.
July 16 - September 5, 2010 - Menuhin Festival Gstaad
The Festival was founded by violinist-of-the-century Yehudi Menuhin
in the year 1956. After the initial chamber music concerts in the Church of Saanen, which profited from the high quality of music provided by Menuhin’s invited musical friends, the Festival expanded itself to include an ever-increasing number of chamber music concerts.
July 24 - August 1, 2010 - Allianz Swiss Open, ATP
“Reinvent yourself”, this is the slogan of this traditional event.
The Allianz Suisse Open ranks today among the three largest sporting
events in Switzerland. In its beginnings the tournament took place on the courts of the Gstaad Palace. Then the event moved from the courts lying highly over the village down into the heart of Gstaad.
August 19 - 22, 2010 - Hublot Polo Gold Cup
The Polo Gold Cup has successfully been held in the fascinating mountain area of the chic cosmopolitan village of Gstaad. Over the past years it has been Switzerland’s biggest polo summer season highlight.
September 10 - 12, 2010 - Country Night
Europe’s Leading Country Music Event is presenting itself every year with a musical spectrum featuring famous country stars from all over the world.
Ronan Keating; Clay Walker; Rhet Akins; Cornell Hurd Band were on stage - come and see who will be awaiting you at Europe's Top Country Night!